Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/579,734

AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE COMPRISING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD MEMBER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 16, 2024

Priority

Jul 15, 2021 — GB 2110218.1 +1 more

Examiner

BIEGER, VIRGINIA RUTH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Nicoventures Trading Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 42% of cases after interview

— +18.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 33 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BIEGER, VIRGINIA RUTH View full profile →

Grants 42% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

14 granted / 33 resolved

-17.6% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 33 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/312,745

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

42%

Grant Probability

61%

With Interview (+18.7%)

3y 3m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 33 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.